Dinner on a Dime

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Spanish-Style Chicken and Peppers(with video)

These chicken wings go from finger food to fabulous feast with the addition of sweet roasted peppers, lemon-garlic sauce, and a crusty baguette.

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Ramen Noodle Salad with Baked Tofu

Ramen gets an upgrade with this easy protein-packed vegan lunch. It’s plant-forward, full of flavor and texture, and affordable.

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Grilled Hummus and Zucchini Pizza

This affordable 5-ingredient grilled pizza recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and is plant-forward. It’s a great, lighter way to still enjoy pizza on even the hottest summer day.

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Veggie Shepherd's Pie

Hearty lentils sub for meat in this vegetarian comfort-food classic that gets a golden top from a sprinkling of cheese.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Set out the filling and all the condiments and let everyone customize these Tex-Mex wraps to their own tastes.

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Sheet Pan Pork Chops and Broccoli

Spicy mustard, bread crumbs, and Parmesan top bone-in chops for this budget-friendly entrée.

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Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken with Veggies

Let your oven and sheet pan do all the work for this hearty dinner that features chicken thighs with a side of sweet potatoes and green beans.

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Curried Chickpea Bowl

Cauliflower, zucchini, and chickpeas are simmered in a fragrant mixture of ginger and coconut milk for a quick, budget-friendly vegetarian dinner that’s good for both you and your wallet.

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Spring Veggie Soup with Tortellini

A dollop of pesto lends big flavor fast to this budget-friendly tortellini soup that is packed with vegetables like sweet peas, spinach, and asparagus.

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Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs

Staples like frozen vegetables and boil-in-bag rice are time-saving shortcuts in this vegetarian version of a popular takeout stir-fry that’s topped off with eggs, a budget-friendly protein.

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Whole-Grain Penne with Tuna

A healthy pasta dish with a mixture of pantry and refrigerator staples makes for a dinner that’s both fast and budget-friendly.

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Grilled Beef Patties with Orzo Salad

Need a new twist for ground beef? Try these slider-sized burgers dolloped with tzatziki and served over pasta for an easy dinner.

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Sausage and Sweet Potato Frittata

Sweet Italian sausage and steamed sweet potatoes transform into a make-ahead baked omelet perfect for brunch or dinner.

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Asparagus and Green Bean Salad with Eggs

Grilling romaine lends a deliciously smoky touch to this hearty, vegetarian salad that gets its protein from budget-friendly eggs and satisfying crunch from garlicky croutons.

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Cheesy Chicken and Potato Foil Packets

Foil packet dinners mean cleanup is a cinch. Melty Colby Jack cheese and crowd-pleasing chicken and potatoes mean the family will love this.

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Thai Turkey Burgers

A cucumber salad tossed with a homemade sweet-and-sour peanut sauce brings bold flavor to mild-mannered turkey burgers in this budget-friendly dinner.

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Grilled Sausages with Cabbage Slaw

This fast, budget-friendly gluten-free dinner features the tastes of summer with a citrusy slaw and grilled pork sausages.

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Grilled Chicken with Eggplant-Tomato Stacks

Store-bought Italian dressing is a great shortcut for juicy chicken. Using it to marinate both the chicken and the vegetables keeps things streamlined.